Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jul 18, 2026
14:56
An Experimental Paradigm for the Prediction of Post-Operative Pain (PPOP)
Published on: January 27, 2010
Understanding operative intervention in childbirth: a patient perspective
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. anntreacy@mac.com
Summary
Most women understood their operative delivery, such as caesarean section or instrumental delivery. However, some patients were not seen post-delivery by their physician, particularly after forceps or ventouse delivery.
Area of Science:
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Surgical Patient Care
Background:
- Patient understanding of operative interventions during labor is crucial for informed consent and satisfaction.
- Postoperative follow-up by the delivering operator can impact patient recovery and trust.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient comprehension of operative delivery procedures (caesarean section, instrumental delivery).
- To evaluate the rate of postoperative follow-up by the delivering physician.
Main Methods:
- A postoperative questionnaire was administered to 200 women who underwent caesarean section or instrumental delivery.
- Data collected included patient understanding of the procedure and whether they were seen by the operator post-delivery.
Main Results:
- The majority of patients reported understanding the reasons for their operative delivery.
- 13% (26 out of 200) of women were not seen postoperatively by their delivering doctor.
- Women with forceps or ventouse delivery showed a trend towards less frequent postoperative follow-up, though not statistically significant.
Conclusions:
- While most patients understand operative delivery, consistent postoperative follow-up by the operator needs improvement.
- Ensuring all patients, especially those with instrumental deliveries, are seen postoperatively is recommended.
Related Concept Videos
01:03Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions
Nursing interventions are chosen as part of the planning process to achieve patient outcomes. Once nursing diagnoses are determined, the goals and outcomes are specified, then the nursing interventions are selected and individualized according to the patient's situation.
A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome is...
A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome is...
01:08Obedience
According to obedience research, we may harm others under the forceful pressures of an authority figure (Milgram, 1974). How about if the inappropriate orders were delivered with less force? The increasing interdependence between nurses and physicians compelled Hofling and his colleagues to explore nurses’ reactions to a potentially harmful medical request made by the perceived authority figure, the doctor (Hofling, Brotzman, Dalrymple, Graves, & Pierce, 1966). In this situation, obedience...
01:29Local Anesthetics: Clinical Application as Epidural Anesthesia
Epidural anesthetics are administered in the fat-filled epidural space, the outermost part of the spinal canal. This technique is commonly employed for pain management and anesthesia during lower abdomen and pelvis surgeries or labor and delivery.
Since epidural anesthetics can be infused through an epidural catheter, all types of drugs, including short-acting ones, can be administered. Chloroprocaine and lidocaine are examples of short and long-duration anesthetics, respectively. Bupivacaine...
Since epidural anesthetics can be infused through an epidural catheter, all types of drugs, including short-acting ones, can be administered. Chloroprocaine and lidocaine are examples of short and long-duration anesthetics, respectively. Bupivacaine...
01:23Peripheral Artery Disease V: Postoperative Nursing Management
During the postoperative period, it is crucial to focus on maintaining circulation, identifying and managing potential complications, and planning for discharge.Nursing AssessmentVital signs monitoring: Regularly monitor vital signs, including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature, to detect early signs of complications such as bleeding and infection.Circulation assessment: Monitor pulses, perform Doppler assessments, and check capillary refill, color, temperature, and...
01:22Aneurysm IV: Nursing Management
Vigilant monitoring for aneurysm rupture is essential for patients undergoing aortic surgery.Preoperative Nursing ManagementContinuously monitor the patient for manifestations of aneurysm rupture, such as pallor, weakness, tachycardia, hypotension, abdominal, back, groin, or periumbilical pain, changes in consciousness, and a pulsating abdominal mass. Regularly assess the patient's peripheral pulses.Instruct the patient to consume a clear liquid diet the day before surgery and administer...
01:25Role of Communication in the Nursing Process II: Planning and Implementation
Several factors are considered while creating a patient's care plan. Motivation is a factor in improving communication, and patients often require encouragement to try different approaches involving significant change. It is essential to involve the patient and family in decisions about the plan of care to determine whether the suggested methods are acceptable. Consider meeting critical comfort and safety needs before introducing new communication methods and techniques. Allow adequate time for...